Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-03-02

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struction conducted by Mr.. Harding Next
followed Railroad Work." which was under
the direction OF Mr.. ]. McLain Brown. of Char
lottesville. Reports came up from Newport
News and Mississippi Valley Company Asso-
citation at Richmond, and branch at Charlottes-
vile, which includes some work at Clifton
Forge, and the Richmond and Danville at Man.
chester. and other places on that line. The As
ISOLATION at Roanoke includes the machine
shops at that place. When these reports were
submitted, railroad men made remarks. In
some cases they said their meetings were held
in caboose cars and wherever a few could meet
their appeal was pressing for more thorough
organization and at stated places where at
some time other they could attend They
wanted good reading matter, tracts, good news
papers, etc. Capt. Marks, of Petersburg, Mr.
Peck, of Charlottesville. and others spoke Of
this interest. and concurrsd in the appeal
which had been made. Mr.. Younger, a visit
ing member from New York, and Rev. Emmett
McCorkle, OF Clifton Forge. also responded to
enquiries and also desired that the wishes of
railroad men should be met.
A communication from the Woman's Chris
tian Temperance Union was read and a COM
mittee appointed to make suitable response
to it. A committee was also appointed to pre-
pare suitable testimonial 10 the memory of
Colonel William p, Munford, of Richmond,
| who died recently. He ad been since the in
stitution of the Association in that city most
valued member. Adjourned.
Night Session.-This session was held In the
Methodist Episcopal Church South. Mr.. G.
Almond Miller Of Roanoke College conducted
the Praise Service. First topic-"Association
Buldings"-which Mr.. Smith. of Richmond,
discussed, giving minute detail of the one in
Richmond which will be completed in two
months. Mr.. Dadmun and Mr.. Lick1ider also
spoke from observation and experience of the
advantages there was in having good houses
! for the Association.
| The next subject was WORK for the next
Year" which was conducted by Mr.. M. B.
| Williams, State Secretary Of Georgia. He is
| rapid, fluent speaker, and makes telling hits.
with anecdotes and illustrations to fit. When
be concluded his address, he opened the ques-
| ton of further aid to the State fund. and, to
the amount solicited in the morning. suffi-
cient was the added to make it stand now
| 81 5O0-only $500 more needed.
Mr.. Fl. 0. Williams. the State Secretary, read
| an abstract from his report furnishing de-
tailed account of his visits to the different AS
| sociations and the number of miles travelled
| which was 6,l26.
Mr.. Guy Cochran, of Stanton. made report
! from the Committee on credentials showing
the Associations represented and the number
of delegates in attendance as follows:-
| Alexandria 2. Charlottesville l6, Culpeper l,
| Clifton Forge l, Emory q Henry 2, Gordons-
Vile l. Hampden Sidney 2, Luray TO- Lynch
burg s. Lexington 8. Marion !, Norfolk and
Portsmouth 6, Petersburg7. Richmond10. New
| port News Il Miss. Valley Company branch 8,
Richmond & Danvile Railroad branch 2,
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| lege9. University of Va. 10. Virginia Agricu.
| tural and Mechanical College 2, Virginia Mill
| tary Institute 5, Washington and Lee Univer-
sity S-total 40.
| AT er the chair announced the order of pro-
ceedings for the Sabbath and last day of the
| convention, it adjourned.
Fourth and Sab bath Day.
The series of meetings under the leadership
| of the Y. M c. A, during the Sabbath and
closing day were as follows -
AT $50 A. M, conservation at the Staunton
Y. M. C. A.. conducted by E. T. Dadmun, of
Norfalk.
At II A. M, at the Baptist Church, Mr.. M. 3.
Williams, of Georgia. and MIR. R. A. Bowman,
OF Baltimore. were in charge of the services.
At3P. M, Mr.. H. M. Clark, OF Richmond,
leader, and the Training Glass" gave another
exhibition of that feature of practical works.
At4P. M, Mr.. Williams. of Georgia. gave
confidential talk" to young men at the First
Presbyteri Church.
At the same hour. Mr.. T. A. Harding, of
Washington. conducted tn e Ladies' Meeting at
the Methodist Episcopal Church South.
| The boys Meeting" at4P. M. was held at
| the Lutheran Church, Mr.. J. McLain Brown.
| of Charlottesville leader.
| The Farewell Meeting'':: was held at the
First Presbyterian Church at p. NJ, con-
| Quoted by MIR. Fl. o. Williams, State Secretary.
| The principal topic presented was the "True
Mission of the Young Mems Christian Assocl-
alton.
| Mr.. Lieklider introduced the Praise Exer-
| cises with singing, and inviting Rev. DR.. Nc
Bryde to pray.
| Mr.. 81. o. Williams announced that at the
| afternoon meeting held for the benefit of
| young men about thirty expressed their pur-
| pose to Gross the line" and be the side of
their Saviour, after which he read from the
Psalms many of the passages which expressed
praise to God. Mr.. Peck followed with an i'm
pressive prayer.
| Mr.. Williams. introducing the order of exer-
| clses under the topic named above as the
principal theme of the evening, gave a lucid
outline of the objects. saying that the Associ
alton was the right arm of the Church. Of the
Institution in its distinctive work, Capt.
| Marks SPOKE of the Social" Mr.. Harding of
| the International" Mr.. Dadmun of the
Physical" Mr. Miller of the spiritual" and
Mr.. Clark followed In a description of the in
| terror arrangements and benefits of Associa-
| ton buildings as we'll as their exterior ap-
pearance in architectural and artistic adorn-
| ment to cities and towns. and the interest
business men such and apart from any
other consideration. though the spiritual was
| the absorbing one in view. had in them and
the success OF the Y NJ. G. A.
Mr.. Williams, of Georgia. followed with a
sketch of the General Secretary-what he is
and what he does. and, at an appropriate
| pause in the proceedings, rendered the Solo
Mothers. Good Bye" which in sentiment and
song deeply impressed the audience
Mr.. Harding called attention to the impor.
lance of the progress making by the later
national organization. and gave notice of the
meeting of the Committee at San Francisco in
May.
AS the meeting was drawing to the close the
interest seemed to increase. and the State Sec
Rotary announced his purpose to call for testi.
| mon ais from all who were willing to add the
result OF their observations to the Importance
of the work which the con vention was conduct
ing in the State. and introduced Rev. DR. Nc
FarIand, Rev. Mr.. Sett!emeyer, and Rev. DR..
Halves, the city ministers present. and also
called on Rev. Or. Pratt all OF whom made
brief addresses Rev. DR.. McBryde also spoke
to this point After this came testimonials
from large number of delegates.
Among those from this city were Messrs
Hotchklss, Peck, Robertson, McIlhany. and
others and the aged Mr. Tinsley, of Petersburg
and then of those who had recei we'd immediate
spiritual benefits there arose a large number
from all part of the congregation. and when
the question was asked for all to rise who de-
sired to be saved 1t was remarked that about all
of the audience were standing.
Mr.. Williams then requested all the delegates
| and pastors and all the members of the Staun-
| ton Association present to form in line with
| the tanks resting at the entrance of the two
| principal aisles and the members joining
hands, the center of the line encircling the pull
| pit. In the center and opposite the sacred
desk was Rev. DR.. McFarland, pastor of the
church. The line faced inward enclosing all